OPTIMISING A VEGAN DIET: ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS TO CONSIDER Many people are joining the Veganuary this month, and if you are thinking to follow this diet long term you might want to pay attention to specific nutrients that might be more difficult to get while being vegan. The decision to embrace a vegan lifestyle…
5 NUTRITION HABITS TO EMBRACE THIS YEAR As January is nearly halfway through, many of us are eager to make positive changes to our health and wellness. One of the most impactful ways to improve overall well-being is by focusing on nutrition. Making small but sustainable changes to our eating habits can…
MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS AND AUTOIMMUNITY Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures like Chinese and Japanese. They are valued for their potential health benefits, which are primarily attributed to their bioactive compounds. These fungi have gained significant attention in modern times for their various health-promoting properties. Medicinal…
CINNAMON TO IMPROVE BRAIN POWER Cinnamon is an ancient spice that has been used in cooking and baking for centuries. It is made from grinding the dried inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree, which belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon is known for its warm, sweet, and aromatic flavour, and it adds a…
HOW PROPER HYDRATION CAN ALLEVIATE PMS SYMPTOMS PMS (premenstrual syndrome) consists of a range of physical and emotional symptoms that a woman can experience during the days or weeks leading up to the bleeding. It can vary in severity and type of symptom: there are over 150 symptoms associated with PMS, from bloating…
TURMERIC FOR PSORIASIS: EFFECTIVENESS AND HOW IT WORKS An autoimmune, inflammatory condition, psoriasis affects up to 3% of the population (statistics from Europe and north America). It is characterised by skin lesions that looks like flaky red/dark brown patches that produce scales, usually around elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. This condition is…
3 WAYS TO CREATE BETTER GUT HEALTH AT WORK When it comes to gut health, the priority is to be free from bloating, pain and discomfort. So many times, I have suffered from one or more of these symptoms, and probably you too at some point in your life. This is because when it…
WHY AM I TIRED? 10 COMMON CAUSES OF FATIGUE (number 5 will surprise you) Fatigue is characterised by a general feeling of low energy and a chronic tiredness that doesn’t go away even if you rest more. Fatigue and tiredness are becoming increasingly common in the general population, a 2021 study (DOI 10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0192)…
TOP 3 REASONS WHY MAGNESIUM CAN HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER Sleep is crucial for overall health and brain function. Specifically, during sleep the body regenerate itself, repairing and growing new cells, storing new information in the brain, reorganising neurons while also getting rid of waste. When we don’t sleep well, we might experience…
BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH ANTIOXIDANTS: WHAT THEY DO AND WHERE TO FIND THEM The word antioxidant has become a buzzword, seen on TV, magazines or posters in the supermarket. But it can be hard to know the difference between marketing and the real benefits. As a Registered Nutritionist I like to divide facts…